Masters 2026: The 'Strange' Curse of Augusta National's 12th hole
Just three aces have been made on Augusta's famed par-3 12th hole, the last 38 years by Curtis Strange. Why are holes-in-one so rare at Golden Bell?
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The 12th hole at Augusta National is arguably the most famous and beautiful hole in the world. It’s not long.
It’s scenic. It’s strategic. But it’s missing something.
It’s missing a hole-in-one. The last time a Masters competitor wrote a “1” next to Golden Bell on a scorecard was the second round in 1988, when Curtis Strange holed out with a 7-iron. The hole played 155 yards then and it still plays 155 now.
So where is that ball? The only ball, in nearly a half century, that has found the bottom of the cup in one shot. Surely, it’s on show in Augusta’s clubhouse?
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